A Nightmare on Elm Street
“Welcome to your new nightmare.”
Synopsis
Teenagers Nancy, Quentin, Kris, Jesse and Dean are all neighborhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives. The man terrorizes them in their dreams, and the only escape is to wake up. But when, one by one, they start dying violently, the friends realize that what happens in the dream world is real, and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-28
Top Cast
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Rooney Mara
Nancy Holbrook
Kyle Gallner
Quentin Smith
Jackie Earle Haley
Freddy Krueger
Katie Cassidy
Kris Fowles
Thomas Dekker
Jesse Braun
Kellan Lutz
Dean Russell
Clancy Brown
Alan Smith
Connie Britton
Dr. Gwen Holbrook
Lia D. Mortensen
Nora Fowles
Julianna Damm
Little Kris
Christian Stolte
Jesse's Father
Katie Schooping Knight
Creepy Girl #1
Hailey Schooping Knight
Creepy Girl #2
Leah Uteg
Creepy Girl #3
Don Robert Cass
History Teacher
Kurt Naebig
Dean's Father
Kyra Krumins
Little Nancy
Brayden Coyer
Little Jesse
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$115.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.3x
+$80.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Bayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Wesley Strick, Eric Heisserer
- Original Score
- Steve Jablonsky
- Original Title
- A Nightmare on Elm Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $115.7M
- Production Studios
- Platinum Dunes, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Bayer
Wesley Strick, Eric Heisserer, Wes Craven
Steve Jablonsky
Jeff Cutter, Eric Leach
Glen Scantlebury
Brad Fuller, Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Dave Neustadter, Walter Hamada
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Jablonsky
Original Music Composer
Jeff Cutter
Director of Photography
Glen Scantlebury
Editor
Brad Fuller
Producer
Wesley Strick
Screenplay
Michael Bay
Producer
Samuel Bayer
Director
Andrew Form
Producer
Eric Heisserer
Screenplay
Mari-An Ceo
Costume Design
Mark Ginther
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Kolbe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Lumb
Production Design
Sean Andrew Faden
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Nightmare on Elm Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street about?
Teenagers Nancy, Quentin, Kris, Jesse and Dean are all neighborhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives. The man terrorizes them in their dreams, and the only escape is to wake up. But when, one by one, they start dying violently, the friends realize that what happens in the dream world is real, and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake.
Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was directed by Samuel Bayer.
Who stars in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
The principal cast of A Nightmare on Elm Street includes Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Jackie Earle Haley, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker.
When was A Nightmare on Elm Street released and how long is it?
A Nightmare on Elm Street was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $115.7M at the worldwide box office (3.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Nightmare on Elm Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Nightmare on Elm Street was composed by Steve Jablonsky.
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street based on a book or true story?
A Nightmare on Elm Street is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wes Craven".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A Nightmare on Elm Street holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).